Import/export HS code 293214: Sucralose
A popular artificial sweetener used in food and drinks
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,763,751 |
| Netherlands | 12,138,822 |
| Ireland | 2,673,405 |
| Germany | 1,336,601 |
| France | 270,398 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,026,528 | 5,737,223 | -3,289,305 |
| Netherlands | 5,036,517 | 7,102,305 | +2,065,788 |
| Ireland | 1,172,844 | 1,500,561 | +327,717 |
| Germany | 571,407 | 765,194 | +193,787 |
| France | 269,019 | 1,379 | -267,640 |
| Slovakia | 22,397 | 40,746 | +18,349 |
| Belgium | 0 | 51,289 | +51,289 |
| Thailand | 0 | 42,100 | +42,100 |
| Turkey | 25,504 | 9,152 | -16,352 |
| Norway | 0 | 29,660 | +29,660 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 22,379,869 |
| United States | 7,440,873 |
| Netherlands | 621,243 |
| Ireland | 99,706 |
| Germany | 79,422 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,942,366 | 10,437,503 | -1,504,863 |
| United States | 3,505,931 | 3,934,942 | +429,011 |
| Netherlands | 236,765 | 384,478 | +147,713 |
| Ireland | 6,951 | 92,755 | +85,804 |
| Germany | 64,520 | 14,902 | -49,618 |
| Portugal | 10,915 | 0 | -10,915 |
| United Kingdom | 3,309 | 0 | -3,309 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,071 | +2,071 |
| Japan | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,257 | +1,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,886,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,721,125 |
| Air transport | 994,007 |
| Other | 897,053 |
| Road transport | 34,656 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,642,420 | 8,244,546 | -3,397,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,716,349 | 6,004,776 | +2,288,427 |
| Air transport | 387,592 | 606,415 | +218,823 |
| Other | 431,892 | 465,161 | +33,269 |
| Road transport | 25,504 | 9,152 | -16,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,405,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,928,119 |
| Harwich | 1,521,266 |
| Holyhead | 1,519,589 |
| Dover | 1,103,885 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,287,564 | 7,117,796 | -2,169,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,599,817 | 3,328,302 | +728,485 |
| Harwich | 448,444 | 1,072,822 | +624,378 |
| Holyhead | 643,085 | 876,504 | +233,419 |
| Dover | 237,886 | 865,999 | +628,113 |
| 000 | 431,892 | 465,161 | +33,269 |
| Southampton | 740,962 | 63,249 | -677,713 |
| Killingholme | 639,529 | 0 | -639,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 213,911 | 332,449 | +118,538 |
| Birmingham Airport | 177,396 | 284,963 | +107,567 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 289,249 |
| Brazil | 178,788 |
| Germany | 153,586 |
| Netherlands | 151,055 |
| Poland | 101,552 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 160,359 | 128,890 | -31,469 |
| Brazil | 0 | 178,788 | +178,788 |
| Germany | 14,339 | 139,247 | +124,908 |
| Netherlands | 56,931 | 94,124 | +37,193 |
| Poland | 85,523 | 16,029 | -69,494 |
| Belgium | 26,044 | 12,693 | -13,351 |
| Argentina | 17,327 | 12,773 | -4,554 |
| Switzerland | 13,970 | 15,416 | +1,446 |
| Italy | 13,744 | 14,079 | +335 |
| Tunisia | 8,800 | 18,375 | +9,575 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21,194 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 21,194 | 0 | -21,194 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,329 |
| Air transport | 97,908 |
| Other | 21,301 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 351,337 | 474,848 | +123,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,327 | 229,002 | +211,675 |
| Air transport | 53,344 | 44,564 | -8,780 |
| Other | 21,301 | 0 | -21,301 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 409,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,560 |
| Holyhead | 170,708 |
| Felixstowe | 102,850 |
| Dover | 57,655 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,166 | 235,006 | +60,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,269 | 206,291 | +193,022 |
| Holyhead | 122,444 | 48,264 | -74,180 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 102,850 | +102,850 |
| Dover | 41,626 | 16,029 | -25,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,104 | 26,963 | +2,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,854 | 15,862 | -2,992 |
| Heysham | 0 | 34,662 | +34,662 |
| Milford | 0 | 29,337 | +29,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,600 | 16,627 | +5,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293214
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A popular artificial sweetener used in food and drinks